Interventions for preventing or treating malnutrition in homeless problem-drinkers: a systematic review

• Main Authors: Sharea Ijaz (Author), Helen Thorley (Author), Katie Porter (Author), Clare Fleming (Author), Tim Jones (Author), Joanna Kesten (Author), Loubaba Mamluk (Author), Alison Richards (Author), Elsa M. R. Marques (Author), Jelena Savović (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Excessive drinking leads to poor absorption of nutrients and homeless problem-drinkers often have nutritionally inadequate diets. Depletion of nutrients such as vitamin B1 can lead to cognitive impairment, which can hinder efforts to reduce drinking or engage with services. This...